Probably Nothing #107
This week’s issue is chock-full of jobs from our partners, Gitcoin, Hiro, and more!
We also got a recap of the town hall for you and, of course, a workshop and DevNTell.
📅 Upcoming Events
🛠 Workshop: Learn Stack as a Solidity Developer
Do you want to code smart contracts for Bitcoin but only know Solidity? Then we have just the workshop for you!
Join Ryan from Hiro for the Stack Workshop for Solidity developers hosted by @wc49358 next Wednesday at 5 pm UTC to learn about Stacks, the Bitcoin L2 for builders.
RSVP here.
🎞 DevNTell: Better Blockchain Data with Noves
In this week's episode of DevNTell, Ben Roy and Christian Reza will give us an overview of Noves: the leading provider of translated blockchain data.
Join us this Friday, Feb 16, at 4:30 pm UTC.
Register here.
🤝 Pocket Network x Developer DAO in Denver
This might be a bit early, but we are excited to partner with Pocket Network and friends to bring builders together at the Builder's Lego Mixer in Denver on the 27th of Feb, 4-9 pm.
Take time out from hacking and hustling to enjoy an afternoon of fireside chats with battle-tested builders and leading d/infra projects, chill out with other devs, and show off your building skills with real Lego.
Register here!
📑 D_D Job Board
Are you hiring? Then, turn online Web3 communities into your personal talent clouds with Developer DAO & Eden!
For info, please talk to Tom Husson; limited spots are available during Eden’s beta.
🤝 Community Highlights
🏛 First Town Hall of 2024
During our Town Hall last Friday, we provided updates on DAO progress and discussed future engagement strategies. Here are the key highlights from the meeting.
Farcaster Channel
We created a Farcaster channel for the DAO. Exciting conversations are underway regarding the creation of Farcaster frames in the DAO. Do check them out!
Governance
We are currently discussing migrating CODE liquidity to a Layer 2 (L2) solution. Your input and feedback on this matter are crucial. Please stay tuned for further updates.
A vote is underway regarding integrating the DappaDan Protocol Newsletter into our DAO. Please vote if you haven’t voted yet.
Talent Layer is creating a bounty board for D_D. This will allow members to earn by working on bounties. Currently, members are voting on the proposal in Snapshot.
EthDenver
D_D is partnering with two partners on events at EthDenver. The collaboration with Pokt Network will feature a deep-dive discussion on decentralized infrastructure, decentralized AI, and more.
Pokt Network and D_D are hosting a Lego-themed party where members can create Lego merchandise and take it home. An announcement about this will be made in the coming days.
Academy V2 Launch
The version 2 of the Academy will be released on Wednesday, February 14. This version includes:
fundamental blockchain concept.
Project-based tracks that cover the creation and deployment of tokens in Solidity and Vyper.
Introduction to Oracles
All are encouraged to try it, and interested content partners should reach out to discuss mutual goals and objectives.
Eden Protocol
Eden AI helps hiring managers understand a potential candidate for hire. The AI deeply understands and acts as a talent coach for a candidate. Some updates on Eden include;
Eden MVP has been live for some months.
The first revenue flow back has occurred from Eden to the DAO.
Eden AI has successfully performed about 500 interviews.
There is a relaunching and rebranding of the Eden brand.
The platform is working on an on-chain multi-player referral.
Argo Academy
Argo is a video-based technical tutorial system with an on-chain certification system. It is meant to be embedded into documentation. It is one of the learning platforms in the DAO.
The following are updates from Argo:
Currently holding a conversation with Livepeer as a partner
Interview and selection process for a fellowship program with Press Start Capital
Producing video courses with two partners to be announced soon.
🛠 Workshop: Noir on Scroll
Learn about applied zero-knowledge in our Noir on Scroll workshop by Ahmed.
🎞 DevNTell: LUKSO UP
Last week, Yamen Mehri from LUKSO Network presented by Lukso Up.
🏆 Pocket Network Bounty Winners
@POKTnetwork has announced the champions and runner-ups of their ETH Denver Event bounty. The following categories of winners emerged:
Fireside Chats Winner Category
Winner: @ese_anastasia
Runner Ups: @Annimeda_Rachel and @Queenxrypt
Lego Sets/Figures Winner Category
Winner: @gohardst007
Runner Ups: @koxy_Dev and @LeomOfThings
🏛 D_D Integrates oSnap
After members approved P-36: Implementing oSnap for Optimistic Governance, it was integrated by D_D. This means that successful Snapshot votes on proposals will be automatically executed on-chain. Congratulations!
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📰 Ecosystem News
Bitcoin Tops $47K as Spot Bitcoin ETFs Book One of Their Best Days
What Is ERC-404? The Experimental Standard Whose First Token Has Rocketed 12,000% in One Week
🎖️ Initiative Updates
🏛 Governance
The Developer DAO Bounty Board
Exercise your governance right by casting your vote on this proposal. Individuals who own over 400 $CODE or DAFT NFTs can vote here.
Protocol Newsletter - 2024- Q1
Members have approved the proposal to bring the Protocol Newsletter into the DAO.
Eden Protocol Weekly Dispatch
Eden is proud to report the following accomplishments achieved by the Team:
The first revenue has been returned to the DAO, marking a significant milestone in our journey.
We have completed a significant rebranding of the jobs page to align with the D_D brand, enhancing our brand identity and consistency.
We have five new live job opportunities for members to apply to.
Please refer to this forum post for more detailed information about these achievements.
Code Liquidity Chat
The $CODE token serves as a governance tool within D_D. Discussions are underway to explore ways to enhance the viability and accessibility of $CODE. Some considerations include:
Moving $CODE to a Layer 2 (L2) solution to mitigate transaction fees.
Implementing a $CODE buyback mechanism within the DAO.
These questions and more require thorough deliberation. Your input is invaluable to this conversation. Please contribute your thoughts and ideas to the discussion here.